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Three great scholarship opportunities: Apply now!

10/22/2010

Last year, Edmonds Community College student Valerie Topacio received the prestigious
Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer scholarship. She's now studying English and
political science at Gonzaga University. Now the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is looking
for more outstanding scholars to help. Apply by Nov. 22 for this outstanding opportunity
and read on for more excellent scholarships that can help you get to your goals and
get you the recognition you deserve.

Apply now for these excellent scholarships!

Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer scholarship — Apply by 4 p.m., Mon., Nov. 22.
Outstanding community college students with financial need can receive up to $30,000
per year to earn a four-year degree. Get the application as a PDF.

All-Washington Academic Team — Apply by Nov. 1. Receive state recognition, a chance
at national recognition, and a scholarship that honors your outstanding academic achievement
and community service. Apply online at http://my.ptk.org. Edmonds Community College
will nominate two students for the statewide honor and a chance to receive national
recognition. Students must have a 3.5 GPA based on a minimum of 48 college-level credits
completed (or in progress during fall semester) at the time of application.

Pride Foundation/Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) scholarships — Apply
by 5 p.m., Jan. 31. $500,000 is available in scholarships to support education and
leadership development for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer students of
any age; students who have an LGBT parent; and students who are straight allies and
are committed to civil rights for the LGBTQ community. There are 50 different types
of scholarships with awards up to $10,000 - but only one web-based application to
complete! Apply online at www.PrideFoundationScholar.org.

The Edmonds Community College Foundation scholarship applications will be available online winter quarter to apply for scholarships for the coming year. Many types of scholarships are available
and awarded based on financial need, program of study or other criteria. Call 425.640.1274.